As the train left the station on a very frigid morning, I was filled with emotion and thoughts. However I am thrilled to go on this journey. I spoke with my mom about my trip and helped her think positively about this upcoming adventure as she drove me to the South Bend train station. To know that I am going off to do something that I love doing and that I am creating. To live my life to the fullest! To do what I was meant to do.
NEW JOURNEY EVERY DAY
It was very sad to say goodbye to my mom, family and friends for a while. Leaving most of what I know to go into the world on my own. While I would say that I am leaving my comfort zone, I have learned in 2017 that traveling is my comfort zone. I am in my element when I am seeing the world, experiencing something new, and growing as a human being. It is such a privilege to be able to have an adventure each day.
PREPARING TO BECOME A GLOBAL NOMAD
Over the past several months I have been slowly planning for this trip. I left my job on a 6-month sabbatical in the middle of October. I broke my two year lease in my Manhattan apartment and moved all of my belongings into storage at the end of October. I moved all of my clothes into my mom’s house. I researched and bought all gear/supplies I will need to be away for an extended period of time. And I sold my car the day before I left for my trip.
GLOBAL DESTINATION UNKNOWN
The only destinations that I have “booked” for my trip at this point are New Zealand for two weeks and then a week in Melbourne, Australia. After that the destination is unknown. My plan is to book the next destination while I am in the current spot. I have a “wish” list but the beauty of this journey is to go where I want, whenever I want.
HOW TO NOT HAVE A PLAN FOR EVERYTHING
I have planned most moments of my life to this point and my incredible planning is one of the reasons I am able to be in a position to take this journey. But I realize that life is more fluid than black and white – life occurring according to a set plan. And it has been difficult to allow myself to sit in the “gray zone”. My goal for this trip is to see and experience the gray in the middle of the black and white. To just “be”. To allow my soul to experience the beauty around me as it happens without knowing what will happen next. To calm my mind and to know that this is where I am meant to be in that moment.
LIVING LIFE TO THE FULLEST EVERY DAY
While I have a full range of emotions starting out on this journey, I’m most excited about the unknown. To know that anything is possible. To know that I am creating my own adventure and fully living my life every day. Something I know I wasn’t doing consistently prior to now!
Maybe I can learn from your life experiences. I would love to hear how you are able to live in the “gray zone” and find a balance between “being” and “planning”. Write me a note below in the comments if you are able to share!
It was so great seeing you again before you took off! I can’t wait to read and see all of your great adventures! So very proud of you! Enjoy every moment! Love you! DTS
Be safe! This is the journey of your dreams! Live it up! So exited to share this journey with you through social media! Love ya!
I’m loving taking this journey through you. Enjoy every minute.
So happy to be part of your NZ journey! Come back and visit anytime! Be blessed in the grey x
Keep exploring! Inspiring to hear about your adventures in many interesting places. I like your “choose your own adventure” style planning to the trip… never quite sure where the next couple moves are. Liberating!